Strike for a Different Spain – Interview W/ Mario Arguiriano
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The general strike of this 11th of November has started with a great protagonism of the union pickets, which have cut roads and accesses to Barcelona and Madrid, thus leading protests in industrial estates and public transport stations.The images of the beginning of the day reflect the unusual character of this Wednesday both in the center of the cities and in the work areas.Continue reading....
This Wednesday there is a general strike of 24 hours throughout the country. It is carried out at the call of the main Spanish unions, including CCOO and the CGT. And also of the tenants' union, at the origin of huge demonstrations in recent weeks. It is in fact the problem of housing which is at the origin of the citizen's anger. Paradoxically, this general strike does not embarrass the current government.
Do you plan to attend any of the demonstrations called for tomorrow? In Madrid, AEMET previews squalls between 18:00 and 20:00, coinciding with the mobilization of Atocha. In Seville, where there is also a demonstration at 18:00, there is yellow warning for intense rains and gusts of wind up to 70 km/h.
Follows the last hour of the General Strike in Spain that takes place this November 11 here, in El Confidencial
CCOO, UGT, CGT and other trade unions call for a 24-hour general strike to demand better wages, affordable housing and measures to address the cost of living. Public transport and other essential services will operate with minimal services
Millions of workers are today called to an unprecedented general strike in Spain because of the housing crisis. Driven by the Tenants’ Union and with the support of all class unions, including CCOO and UGT, the strike aims to draw attention to the skyrocketing prices of rent and purchase, with increases of more than 40% in the case of leases, and calls for measures to put a stop to them, as well as decent wages and improvements in public service…
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